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Sous Chef

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, commercially driven Sous Chef to develop their career with a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting with the day to day running of the kitchen and deputising in the absence of the Head Chef
  • Menu planning
  • Ordering food
  • Kitchen administration
  • Health and Safety compliance
  • Delivering team briefings
  • Craft training activity

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate for this role will have:

  • Relevant NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent
  • Proven technical experience in a Sous Chef role
  • Possess good knowledge of operational health & safety
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in high volume catering as well as fine dining experience
  • Intermediate or Advance Food Hygiene
  • Health & Safety qualifications are an advantage

Package Description

A fantastic opportunity has become available as a Sous Chef in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Heathrow Airport in Terminal 3

Candidates must have prior experience in running the pass in a busy kitchen environment as we are serving up to 600 covers per shift. Candidates must be available to work early and late shifts on a 4 on 2 off pattern

Ideal candidates will have competent and proven experience leading a brigade of chefs to ensure highest standards are achieved and the highest levels of food safety and health and safety are always maintained

Employment will be subject to achieving an airside pass at Heathrow. To get this you would need to provide 5 years employment history and a basic criminal record check along with all proof of right to work in the UK

If you think you are right for this opportunity please email your covering letter and CV to Chris.Osullivan@sodexo.com

About the Company

Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

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